Abraham Charles Vigoda was a renowned American actor known for his distinctive hangdog look and deep voice. He gained widespread fame for his portrayal of the treacherous mobster Salvatore Tessio in the acclaimed film The Godfather. Vigoda further solidified his place in pop culture with his Emmy-nominated role as the perpetually tired Detective Phil Fish on the television sitcom Barney Miller. Throughout his long career, he was also the subject of numerous premature death reports, which became a running gag he often played along with.